It’s considered, somewhat, to be the last hurrah of the season. As Labor Day quickly approaches us here on the South Fork, there’s no sign of a slow down as far as summertime action is concerned. Plenty of locales are celebrating all-things artsy, like the celebration of “Hispanics in Art” at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill and a chat with a New York Time bestselling author at the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton.
On the music front, singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright makes his Guild Hall debut with a performance on Sunday in East Hampton while Broadway star Christine Andreas sings at LTV Studios in Wainscott. If you really wanna rock out, don’t miss the heavy hitting, star-studded musical line-up for this weekend at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett. Pick whichever night, you really can’t lose. And if you’re looking for something a little more chill, swing by the Baker House in East Hampton Village for a sunset aperitivo with some samples from Sag Harbor’s Dragon Hemp Apothecary.
If you want to be less a part of “the scene” this weekend, hit up the South Fork Natural History Museum for some good, clean outdoor fun as there are a handful of nature walks and talks designed for all ages. Or, hike through Hither Hills in Montauk and take in all the natural beauty The End has to offer.
For those of you that are leaving the Hamptons for the season, hope you had fun! But for those of you that are sticking around, especially the locals that are from here, enjoy! The best month of the year is just beginning…
View an abstract artist doc, celebrate Hispanics in Art
The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill hosts a special screening of “Mary Heilmann: Waves, Roads & Hallucinations” tomorrow, August 30, beginning at 6 p.m.. Heilmann is a San Franciso-born abstract painter who is now based in New York City and Bridgehampton. Director Matt Creed’s film (which premiered at last year’s Hamptons International Fiml Festival) follows Heilmann’s life and work through both archival footage and present-day conversations, taking place in mostly her art studios in Bridgehampton and Tribeca. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with producer Jacqueline Sischy along with a light reception. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $13 for members ($15 for member’s guest), $10 for students, $5 for children. On Saturday, August 31, it’s “Hispanics in Art,” in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. From 5:30 to 8 p.m., all are welcome for a free cocktail reception and panel discussion as well as a showcasing of the private collection of Mitchell Kaneff and New York Times columnist Bret Stephens. Register here.
Taste tomatoes at Quail Hill
Quail Hill Farm’s 17th Great Tomato Taste-Off is on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the farm’s Amagansett location (660 Old Stone Highway). This mainstay event highlights the nearly 50 varieties of tomatoes in all colors, shapes and sizes that are habitually grown at Quail Hill, with nine new varietals making their debut this year. For a full run-down on what sorts of tomatoes to expect, click here. Cost is $10, free for farm members and kids under 12. Heavy rain cancels and the folks at Quail Hill are asking for attendees to park on Deep Lane, reached via Town Lane or Side Hill Lane, and to meet on Birch Hill.
Chat with an author in Bridgehampton
New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman will be at Hampton Library in Bridgehampton today at 5 p.m. to celebrate the launch of her new book “Not Nothing.” Presented with BookHampton, the event will feature Forman discussing her novel, as well as as signing copies and taking questions from the audience.
Get riled up for Rufus
New York-born, Montreal-raised vocalist, songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright performs in concert at Guild Hall in East Hampton at 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 1. Making his solo debut at the East Hampton cultural institution, the Grammy-nominated Wainwright will play songs from his extensive catalog, which includes seven studio albums, three DVD’s and three live albums. The concert will be a feast for your eyes, too, as it will feature a visual component made by Italian visual artist and painter Gioele Amaro. Tickets start at $50 and are available here.
Gather at Montauk Library
“Games and Grub” club meets at 3 p.m. today at the Montauk Library. Designed for fifth graders and older, kids are welcome to hang at the library for some board games and light snacks. Tomorrow, pre-Kindergarteners and up can have a “free-build” utilizing the 160 life-sized foam bones at the library. Starts at 10:30 a.m.. “Ratatouille” screens tomorrow at 5 p.m..
Go to Broadway and Paris via LTV
“Paris to Broadway” with Christine Andreas is at LTV Studios in Wainscott starting at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday. In this musically charged performance, singer and actress Andreas closes out her season, cabaret style, as she plays songs inspired by two of her favorite cities: Paris and New York. Blending classic songs from the likes of Edith Piaf and Charles Trenet to showtune-y numbers from Rodgers and Hammerstein and Cole porter, Andreas will be accompanied by her Grammy-nominated husband and musical director Martin Silvestri. Tickets are $50 in advance, $55 at the door. Click here to snag yours.
Talk turtles, seek salamanders at SOFO
All are welcome to South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton at 10 a.m. this Saturday morning for SOFO president Andy Sabin’s annual “Prehistoric Monster Hunt.” Focusing on the Snapping Turtle — which can grow up to three feet long and weight as much as 70 pounds — participants young and old will have an opportunity to get to know the species, as well as the Eastern Painted Turtle and the Stinkpot Turtle, on the annual walk through the grounds at SOFO. $15 for adults, $10 for children, free for members. Advanced reservations are required. Click here to sign up. On Sunday, all are welcome for a pop-up pond life exhibit from 1 to 3:30 p.m. as participants will help arrange tanks, trays, magnifier and microscopes to discover life in the pond. Free, but you must register here.
Hike Hither Hills in Montauk
All are welcome to join the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society for a three-mile hike through Hither Woods in Montauk. Set for a relaxed pace, the hike goes through the forest at Hither Woods with participants walking along the Coastal Trail, which includes plenty of bay views. Meet at 10 a.m. in the parking lot at the western end of Navy Road. For more info, call Amy at 631-521-3602.
Aperitivo, but add in some wellness at Baker House
While The Baker House has hosted its Aperitivo Sunset Cocktail Hours multiple days each week since the end of May, this Friday’s promises to be extra special. The East Hampton-based boutique hotel hosts “Wellness Hour x Sunset Apertivo” this Friday beginning at 5:30 p.m., in conjunction with Sag Harbor’s Dragon Hemp founder and acupuncturist Kevin Menard. During this cocktail hour, learn about the benefits of traditional herbal medicine from a holistic approach while sipping on cocktails or non-alcoholic bevs curated from the Baker House’s house menu.
Tons of tunes at Talkhouse
Amagansett’s Stephen Talkhouse hosts Karina Rykman, a New York City singer-songwriter-bassist who just released her debut album earlier this month. Show starts at 8 p.m. tonight and costs $40 at the door. Later tonight, beginning at 10 p.m., it’s Take Your Shoes Off, playing covers spanning from the 60s well into the hits of today. Check out their Insta here. $20 cover. Lez Zeppelin, the first all-female rock act to pay homage to the iconic Led Zeppelin, performs tomorrow at 8 p.m. ($70 cover) while Hello Brooklyn takes the stage around 10:30 p.m. ($60 cover). Local powerhouse singers Nancy Atlas and Inda Eaton take the stage, together, at 7 p.m. this Saturday night. Admission is $60 per person. Around 9 p.m., it’s indie-rock group Melt (their debut album will be released September 15) for a $60 cover charge and The Last Class (one of NYC’s favorite cover bands) takes the stage around 10:30 p.m. for a $50 cover. Kicking off Sunday night is Grammy-winning folk singer Loudon Wainwright III is at 7 p.m. (tickets start at $50). Rock band Loose Buttons follows, playing around 9 p.m. ($45) and 80s tribute band Rubix Kube takes the stage at 10:30 p.m. ($60 cover).
View artwork from East Enders
The Southampton Artists Associaton‘s Labor Day Art Exhibit starts today, continuing through September 8 at the Southampton Cultural Center. A reception for the exhibition is slated for Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m.. Showcasing artwork from artists that live on the East End (from Eastport to Montauk here on the South Fork and from Calverton to Orient Point on the North Fork), the exhibit is open ever day, starting at noon during the week and at 10 a.m. on the weekends.
